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Job Description
CNC Lathe Machinist / CNC Operator PMX Promaxima Houston, TX Job Details Full-time $25 - $28 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Mechanical blueprint interpretation Measurement-based inspection Machine setup Equipment setup (production tasks) Maintaining an organized workspace Blueprint specification interpretation Bore gauges Machining tool setup Dimensional measurements CNC quality inspection Precision measurement in machining Milling CNC G-code Programming Machine adjustment Clean workspace maintenance Full Job Description We are looking for an experienced CNC Lathe Machinist to run and support production on our Mori Seiki / DMG
MORI NLX2500SY CNC
lathe . The ideal candidate should have 3-5+ years of hands-on CNC lathe setup and operation experience , with strong knowledge of tooling, offsets, tolerances, gauging, and inspection. This role requires someone who can work independently, operate the machine with minimal supervision, maintain their work area, and produce accurate parts consistently. Responsibilities Set up and operate CNC lathe machines to produce precision parts Run production on a Mori Seiki / DMG MORI NLX2500SY or similar CNC turning center Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, tolerances, and work instructions Set tools, work offsets, tool offsets, jaws, fixtures, and workholding as needed Perform first-piece and in-process inspections Use calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, thread gauges, pin gauges, go/no-go gauges, and other inspection tools Monitor parts during production and make offset adjustments to maintain tolerance Identify and troubleshoot common machining issues such as tool wear, chatter, poor finish, taper, and size variation Work independently once the job is assigned and keep production moving efficiently Maintain a clean, organized, and safe machine/work area Requirements 2 to 3+ years of CNC lathe setup and operation experience required Mori Seiki / DMG
MORI NLX2500SY
experience preferred Experience with multi-axis CNC lathes, live tooling, Y-axis, C-axis, sub-spindle, Fanuc/Mitsubishi/MAPPS, or similar controls required Ability to read blueprints and understand tolerances Strong measuring, gauging, and inspection skills Basic knowledge of tooling, inserts, speeds/feeds, and CNC offsets Ability to operate independently with minimal supervision Ability to maintain a clean and organized work area Ability to produce parts to specification and take ownership of machine output Preferred Skills Experience with live tooling, sub-spindle transfer, drilling, tapping, boring, threading, grooving, and milling features on a CNC lathe Ability to make minor program edits at the machine Experience machining steel, stainless steel, and POM materials How to Apply Please apply with your resume and include the CNC machines, controls, and materials you have experience with.
Pay:
$25.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
